The Lakeview Academy Lions will square off against the Lanier Christian Academy Lightning at 1:30 p.m. on Monday. Lakeview Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past seven contests -- so hopefully Lanier Christian Academy likes a good challenge.
On Saturday, Lakeview Academy earned a 71-62 win over Cristo Rey Atlanta.
Meanwhile, Lanier Christian Academy entered their tilt with Fideles Christian on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They enjoyed a cozy 64-49 victory over the Rangers. Given the Lightning's advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 134th, while the Rangers are ranked 438th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Lanier Christian Academy's win came from a few key players Lakeview Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Mekhi Barber, who went 10 of 20 en route to 28 points in addition to eight boards and four steals. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times he's played. Miles Tracy was another key player, putting up 12 points along with seven rebounds and five steals.
Lanier Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in five consecutive matches.
Lanier Christian Academy pushed their record up to 14-3 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Lakeview Academy, they are also on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 13-6 record this season.
Everything came up roses for Lakeview Academy against Lanier Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in November of 2023, as the squad secured a 90-54 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Lakeview Academy since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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